Characteristics of Handwriting Check for Understanding

Which of the following best describes a questioned document?

• Any piece of written work which is found on a crime scene

• Any piece of written work without confirmed authenticity or source

• Any piece of paper evidence

• Any piece of handwritten work

Which of the following is a true statement?

• Graphology is the practice of observing handwriting to determine someone's personality

• Graphology is an evidence-based science

• Graphology is used as a part of forensic investigation

• The uniqueness of someone's handwriting can be empirically proven to connect to someone’s personality

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an individual’s handwriting?

• Unique to the individual

• Difficult to copy

• Hereditary

• Difficult to disguise

Why is handwriting difficult to permanently alter?

• Because writing changes based on emotion, and a person’s emotions are constantly changing

• Because writing becomes an autonomous motor skill

• Because changing writing is a fine art skill most people do not have

• Because it can be difficult to read

List two characteristics of letter form

List two characteristics of Line Form

List two characteristics of formatting